GERO GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
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Which option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow?
a.Biological and physical integrity
b.Safety and security
c.Self-esteem
d.Self-actualization - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: D
According to Maslow, persons whose basic physical needs are met, who feel safe and secure, and who
possess self-esteem and self-efficacy can achieve self-actualization, reaching out beyond themselves to
make their lives meaningful.
Biological and physical integrity is the lowest level in Maslows hierarchy, below safety and security.
Safety and security are the second-lowest level, below self-esteem. Self-esteem is the second-highest
level, below self-actualization.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this mans
wellness?
a.Wellness is possible in the management of his medical care.
b.Wellness is unfortunately not a real option for this client.
c.Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the client would be more receptive, then he could be
back at work in a few weeks.
,GERO GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
d.Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ANS: D
Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness; a nurse can foster
wellness at all levels of the needs hierarchy.
Wellness is possible even if the client assists in the management of his medical care; an individual must
work hard to achieve wellness, similar to a job. Wellness is unfortunately not a real option for this client;
however, all persons, regardless of age or life-health situations, can be helped to achieve a higher level
of wellness. Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the client would be more receptive, then
he could be back at work in a few weeks; biomedical approaches and other treatments and techniques
are used to achieve realistic improvements in wellness.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?
a.Health is a broad term encompassing attitudes and behaviors.
b.The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations.
c.Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth.
d.Wellness is impossible when ones health is compromised. - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: A
Health is a broad term that encompasses attitudes and behaviors; holistically, health includes wellness,
which involves ones whole being.
,GERO GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations; throughout history,
basic self-care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-actualization develop through
learning and growthas basic needs are met, higher-level needs can be satisfied in turn, with ever-
deepening richness to life. Wellness is impossible when ones health is compromised even with chronic
illness, with multiple disabilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher level of wellness is possible.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
Which cultural group is predicted to have the fastest growing older adult population in the United States
between the years 2010 and 2050?
a.Native Americans
b.African Americans
c.Hispanic Americans
d.Asian/Pacific Island Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: C
As shown in Figure 1-1, the Hispanic older adult population is projected to be the most rapidly increasing
population segment between 2010 and 2050.
The older adult populations of all other races, combined, do not rise as rapidly as the Hispanic older
adult population between the years 2010 and 2050. The African-American older adult population is
expected to have the second-fastest rise between 2010 and 2050. The non-Hispanic white older adult
population is projected to decrease between 2010 and 2050.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
, GERO GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle-old population in the
United States today include which of the following?
a.Influenza epidemic of 1918
b.Immigration from communist Europe
c.Child rearing in the Depression
d.World War II - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: D
Those who are middle-old in 2005 were in their teens and 20s during World War II; in particular, the
men were likely to have fought in it.
A person who survived the influenza epidemic would be at least 87 years old in 2005 and therefore
would be considered old-old or a centenarian. Those who are middle-old in 2005 were born between
1920 and 1930, before communism swept Europe. Most of those who are middle-old in 2005 had not
reached childbearing age by the end of the Depression.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
The nurse prepares for the arrival of older adults evacuated from a hurricane to a shelter for short-term
care. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
a.Demonstrate that the staff is prepared to meet their needs.
b.Use individual medical records to develop a medication plan.
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Which option refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow?
a.Biological and physical integrity
b.Safety and security
c.Self-esteem
d.Self-actualization - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: D
According to Maslow, persons whose basic physical needs are met, who feel safe and secure, and who
possess self-esteem and self-efficacy can achieve self-actualization, reaching out beyond themselves to
make their lives meaningful.
Biological and physical integrity is the lowest level in Maslows hierarchy, below safety and security.
Safety and security are the second-lowest level, below self-esteem. Self-esteem is the second-highest
level, below self-actualization.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this mans
wellness?
a.Wellness is possible in the management of his medical care.
b.Wellness is unfortunately not a real option for this client.
c.Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the client would be more receptive, then he could be
back at work in a few weeks.
,GERO GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
d.Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ANS: D
Nursing interventions can help empower a client to achieve a higher level of wellness; a nurse can foster
wellness at all levels of the needs hierarchy.
Wellness is possible even if the client assists in the management of his medical care; an individual must
work hard to achieve wellness, similar to a job. Wellness is unfortunately not a real option for this client;
however, all persons, regardless of age or life-health situations, can be helped to achieve a higher level
of wellness. Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the client would be more receptive, then
he could be back at work in a few weeks; biomedical approaches and other treatments and techniques
are used to achieve realistic improvements in wellness.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?
a.Health is a broad term encompassing attitudes and behaviors.
b.The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations.
c.Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth.
d.Wellness is impossible when ones health is compromised. - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: A
Health is a broad term that encompasses attitudes and behaviors; holistically, health includes wellness,
which involves ones whole being.
,GERO GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations; throughout history,
basic self-care requirements have been recognized. Wellness and self-actualization develop through
learning and growthas basic needs are met, higher-level needs can be satisfied in turn, with ever-
deepening richness to life. Wellness is impossible when ones health is compromised even with chronic
illness, with multiple disabilities, or in dying, movement toward a higher level of wellness is possible.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
Which cultural group is predicted to have the fastest growing older adult population in the United States
between the years 2010 and 2050?
a.Native Americans
b.African Americans
c.Hispanic Americans
d.Asian/Pacific Island Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: C
As shown in Figure 1-1, the Hispanic older adult population is projected to be the most rapidly increasing
population segment between 2010 and 2050.
The older adult populations of all other races, combined, do not rise as rapidly as the Hispanic older
adult population between the years 2010 and 2050. The African-American older adult population is
expected to have the second-fastest rise between 2010 and 2050. The non-Hispanic white older adult
population is projected to decrease between 2010 and 2050.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
, GERO GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING
5TH EDITION TOUHY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE BEST EXAM
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Historical influences that have shaped the lives of the majority of the middle-old population in the
United States today include which of the following?
a.Influenza epidemic of 1918
b.Immigration from communist Europe
c.Child rearing in the Depression
d.World War II - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: D
Those who are middle-old in 2005 were in their teens and 20s during World War II; in particular, the
men were likely to have fought in it.
A person who survived the influenza epidemic would be at least 87 years old in 2005 and therefore
would be considered old-old or a centenarian. Those who are middle-old in 2005 were born between
1920 and 1930, before communism swept Europe. Most of those who are middle-old in 2005 had not
reached childbearing age by the end of the Depression.
TOUHY 4TH ED TESTBANK
The nurse prepares for the arrival of older adults evacuated from a hurricane to a shelter for short-term
care. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
a.Demonstrate that the staff is prepared to meet their needs.
b.Use individual medical records to develop a medication plan.
